12 Apostles, Otways & Great Ocean Road Day Tour - 8 person max | 12 hours

184 Reviews | Melbourne
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12 Apostles, Otways & Great Ocean Road Day Tour - 8 person max
2 Adults x $139.85
$279.70
Approx Total
$279.70

Inclusions / Exclusions

  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English
  • Organic Fruit & Healthy Snacks
  • A Grade 2 hike to one of the Otways’ pristine waterfalls
  • A visit to Kennett River to see native Australian Koalas
  • The towering Californian Redwoods
  • The breathtaking 12 Apostles & Gibson Steps
  • Entrance to Port Campbell, 12 Apostles & Great Otway National Park
  • The Great Ocean Road with stops at the coastal townships of Apollo Bay & Lorne
  • Hotel pick-up and drop-off
  • Cash or credit card for lunch (around $35)

Overview

Our small group (8 guests max) will depart Melbourne and head straight to the famous 12 Apostles before the masses of people arrive. Here we will take a 1km stroll along the boardwalk while appreciating the stunning views of the limestone stacks before continuing onto Gibson Steps. We walk down the 70m cliffside pathway to the beach where there is plenty of time to take some incredible photos. Next it’s time for a delicious lunch at our favourite local cafe before we’ll drive through the magical Great Otway National Park and take a short hike through ancient rainforests to one of the Otways' pristine waterfalls (where the big bus companies can’t go). Our next stop we will take a stroll amongst the giants of the forest at the Californian Redwoods before continuing along the iconic Great Ocean Road stopping at Apollo Bay for an optional ice cream. Kennett River is next where you’ll get the chance to spot native koalas, king parrots & kangaroos going about their routines.

Meeting points

100 St Kilda Road, Southbank, Melbourne - (Undercover taxi rank located on St Kilda Road between Hamer Hall & the Arts Centre). Please arrive 10 minutes prior to your departure time.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

  • Twelve Apostles

    Here we will take a 1km stroll along the boardwalk while appreciating the stunning views

    1 hour

  • Gibsons Steps

    We walk down the 70m cliffside pathway to the beach where there is plenty of time to take some incredible photos.

    1 hour

  • Beauchamp Falls

    We take a 3km hike through ancient rainforests to the dreamy Beauchamp Falls.

    2 hours

  • Great Otway National Park

    We visit the giants of the forest at the Californian Redwoods

    30 minutes

  • Apollo Bay

    We stop at the beautiful seaside town of Apollo Bay for ice cream and a stroll along the pristine beaches.

    30 minutes

  • Lorne Beach

    Lorne or Apollo Bay for an optional ice cream

    1 hour

  • Kennett River

    Kennett River is next where you’ll get the chance to spot native koalas, king parrots & kangaroos going about their routines.

    1 hour

Sample Menu

Additional Info

  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Comfortable trainers or hiking boots
  • Water bottle (1L)
  • Cash or credit card for lunch (around $35)
  • Warm layers just in case
  • Sunscreen, sunglasses & a hat
  • Swimsuit & a towel for a swim in the ocean (optional on summer months)
  • Good vibes

Free Cancellation

June 18100% refund
June 19No refund

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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184 reviews

Total review count and overall rating based on Viator and Tripadvisor reviews
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    170
  • 4 stars
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Our tour guide Andrew did...

Published on Feb, 2025

Our tour guide Andrew did an outstanding job providing an insight into this interesting country. His running commentary made a long day all the more interesting. We had a great time. Thank you, Andrew.

The BEST great ocean road tour

Published on Feb, 2025

Im so glad i booked my tour with Joel fr Hike & Seek. Our tour guide (Angie) is excellent and so well informed about the various places we pass by / visited. Always so friendly and full of energy. . There was only 2 of us in the tour (me, travelling solo) so as another girl from the US. And that makes it perfect as it makes the whole experience rather intimate and flexible. We started our journey the reverse way - a long drive to Port Campbell to see the Twelve Apostles first in the morning and then worked our way back to Melbourne stopping by Apollo Bay, a short 'hike' in the Otways forest and i specifically requested to stop by Lorne (which was not part of the itenerary). But because we're in a small group, of course Angie would be happy to stop by Lorne so i can check out the stunning beaches, cafes and cute restaurants. . Im glad i took this tour and highly recommended it. The correspondence between me and Joel and his team the minute i sign up has been clear and very responsive. Thanks Joel!

Great Experience!!

Published on Jan, 2025

wow - what an amazing day. went solo and we had such a great group, led by the incredible Mark and Dino. Mark was engaging from the moment he picked us up, and was our fearless leader through a gorgeous day with a packed schedule. highly recommend for someone looking to hit a bunch of beautiful sights outside of Melbourne in one day with a fabulous guide. 10/10 recommend!!

Excellent guide! Great...

Published on Jan, 2025

Excellent guide! Great sense of humour, amazing at banter, knew lots of facts about Australian history and also facts about the different Australian animals! The guide was also kind and caring, he ensured that we were safe during our stop by the road to see wild koalas and kangaroos! Overall the tour was well organised, the stops didn't feel too rushed and the guide was excellent!

A Special Great Ocean Road

Published on Jan, 2025

Very nice! Heading to attractions that other travel tours wont go (especially love the little hike in the Otways). Also the Gibson Steps and Apollo Bay is nice, love our tour guide Andrew who brings us along the way with his nice driving all across.

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